Copycat Chick Fil A Sandwich Recipe (Fried or Air Fried)
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinade Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4 sandwiches
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Calories
659 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Copycat Chick Fil A Sandwich Recipe (Fried or Air Fried)
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Picture this – it’s a Sunday afternoon, and all you’re craving is your favorite fried chicken sandwich from Chick Fil A. What are you to do?! Make this easy copycat recipe, of course!
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half
- 1½ cups milk divided
- ½ cup dill pickle juice from a jar of pickles
- ¼ cup lemon juice from 2 lemons
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- peanut oil for frying
- 4 hamburger buns
- dill pickle slices for serving
For the Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Place chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and set on a cutting board. Use a meat mallet to pound them to ½-inch thickness.
- In a large plastic zipper bag, add ½ cup milk, pickle juice, and lemon juice. Seal and shake, then add chicken. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.
- In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the remaining milk and the egg. In a clean plastic zipper bag, combine flour, sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Seal and shake well.
- Place the chicken in the bag and shake to coat. Dredge each piece through the egg-milk mixture, then return it to the bag and coat well. Shake the excess flour off of each piece and allow them to rest on a metal cooling rack.
FRYING INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat 1 cup peanut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Working in batches, add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
AIR FRYING INSTRUCTIONS
- Spray the inside of an air fryer basket with cooking oil, then preheat it to 350°F.
- Place chicken in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil.
- Air fry the chicken for 6 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken, spray with additional cooking oil, and fry for 6 more minutes.
- Increase the temperature of the air fryer to 400°F. Continue cooking for 8 minutes, until the chicken is crispy and 165°F internally.
For the Sauce
- Use a whisk or fork to mix sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
For Assembly
- Place a piece of chicken on each bun. Top with sauce, pickles, and any other toppings you desire.
Notes
- Storage: Store copycat Chick FIl A sandwiches disassembled in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Don't cook the chicken for too long in the oil, or you're going to have greasy chicken sandwiches!
- While the traditional frying method is delicious, the air fryer method is also great, especially if you're looking for a bit of a healthier option.
- Remember to pound the chicken not matter what, or it won't cook evenly and the middle may be raw while the outside it burned.
- Nutritional information is for 1 fried chicken sandwich.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1sandwich
Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
2367mg
(99%)
Potassium
554mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
565IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 2367mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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